Luxury Connect: Diane Ramirez on what it takes to advise luxury clients about wealth

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“Wealthy clients aren’t buying their one and only home,” notes Diane Ramirez, a luxury real estate pro in New York. “Sometimes it’s the fifth or sixth.” Continue reading →

‘We’re building the next Amazon’: Knock CEO Sean Black on Texas expansion and plans to go public

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With Knock marking three years since its launch, CEO Sean Black revealed the company’s plans for the future — and why he doesn’t consider Knock an iBuyer. Continue reading →

San Francisco Bay Area MLS to offer up platform alternative

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In January, the Oakland/Berkeley Association of Realtor-owned bridgeMLS will launch connectMLS, an MLS system from the software firm dynaConnections. Continue reading →

Cameron Paine joins eXp Realty

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Cameron Paine, who served as founding CEO of Connecticut Multiple Listing Service, has taken the reins as senior vice president of industry relations at eXp Realty, the company announced on Wednesday. Continue reading →

When a Dog Makes a Difference at the End of Life

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Even on the darkest of days, seeing a photo of Bailey, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, can bring a smile to  your face. Her owner, Holly Parker of Chanhassen, Minn., realized early on that her dog was special. After going through obedience classes with … Continue reading →

5 Great Gig Economy Jobs for People 50+

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Earlier this year, the Second Annual Self-Employment Report, from cloud-based accounting software FreshBooks, said that 24 percent of boomers make up the next wave of independent workers. The generation of people in their 50s and 60s may fall into thir… Continue reading →

What Questions Do You Have About Communicating With Your Doctor?

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At Next Avenue, we think a lot about how to help our audience receive the best health care for themselves and their loved ones. Many of the stories of our Transforming Life as We Age special report tackle topics around how to ensure your doctors and ot… Continue reading →

Coming Out to Grandma

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Weeks before my firstborn grandchild, Lyn, went off to her freshman year of college, she called to say goodbye. “I’d like to visit with you before I leave,” she said. “I have something I want to talk to you about.” I was delighted that she wanted to sp… Continue reading →